What size wire (awg/gauge) is recommended for the common input terminal?
35586
I followed the Tessco Technologies automotive wiring guide which you can find online. It takes into account your load draw (amperage) and the length of your wire. For my purposes, I used 10g wire because my maximum load is less than 60 amps and my input wire length is less than 10 feet.
35587
the whole block is rated at 100 amps, so the wire gauge and fuse you use should be determined by the load you want to put on the block (up to 100 amps) and the length of the wire run to the battery from the block. 8 gauge would be adequate for a short run, 4 gauge for a longer run up to 20 feet or so.
35588
For the 100A max input you would use a 4 gauge or 6 gauge for the input wire, but normally you would not be using that much load so you can use a smaller input wire to suit your loads that you require.
35589
Its 100A max input which would point toward 6gauge if you want to provide full current capacity. I however used 8guage as I'm only pulling maybe 60A max.
35590
I personly ran two 10 guage wires based on what I was connecting. it is rated for up to 100 amps on a standard 20' foot run of wire from the batteries to the fuse block You could go a single number 8 or even a number 6 cable run. there is a stud terminal connection so you can fit just about anything on it with a ring connector on the end.Good luck.
602627
Depends on the size of the wire used. 24 awg should be good for 25 feet at 240 volts.
2135253
I used 16 gauge with the terminals that are provided. If you want to go to a heavier wire, you can provide your own terminals which are readily available.
1581133
I have two gauge in mine. That's prob. Pretty close to as big as it goes due to size of the connector that wire goes into.
725917
I wouldn't put it that big... probably closer to a multi stranded 8-12 AWG. Though I am doing that by visual (don't have a gauge).
1063743
The wire size is not stamped or laser imprinted on the outside insulation jacket of the cable, my best guess is somwhere between18 Awg and 22Awg. If you need to know exact you might want to get in touch with blue rigger. I do know that 50 foot runs are awful long and you need to consider signal loss as a possible issue, if you do have signal loss try using a signal booster.Thanks
1074524
I would get a 4 gauge wireing kit, brand doesn't really matter as long as it's good quality and is a true 4 guage kit. It would probably cost around 30-40$
1156770
Amazon has several listed, American Terminal E-FFB250N-100 16/14-Gauge wire, or American Terminal E-FFR250N-100 22/18-Gauge wire, or American Terminal E-FFY250N-100 12/10-Gauge wire. Also you might try an auto parts store, they carry an assortment of terminals. The F2 terminal on the battery .250 inch wide.
373391
I used 14 gauge, and it fits with plenty of room. Appears as if 12 gauge will work too. The trick is to have just enough wire coming out and over the edge to make a proper connection. Works like a charm.
186117
12 foot cable length and 3.5 mm plug for line input. Here you go. Hope it helps
38317
I used 16 gage and my system sounds fine. The thicker the wire is, the better. But I think 16 gage is fine for most applications.
71846
1/4 will work. It is a combination type input. Can use another type cable also. I use 1/4.
317442
Just my own 2 cents worth thrown in here. I wanted to point out that as the number on AWG wire increases the thickness of the wires decreases.. 12 AWG is Larger ( a thicker wire ) then 16 AWG.
38320
You can use 14 or 16 AWG speaker wire. I used 14 AWG plastic coated wire from Monoprice. Copper wire is best. http://www.monoprice.com/Product?seq=1&format=2&p_id=2791&kpid=2791&CAWELAID=1329459423&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=320013720000063196&cadevice=c&gclid=CL7F3MGko8ICFdKEfgodOIkARA
1585719
Doesn't matter.Doesn' matter, really. Data and signal cables just need a decent connector on each end. Speaker cables are different, you need a fairly wide Guage for that, I prefer 12, but signals, being low voltage, have different concerns, quality terminations, etc
1653830
I personally use monster 14ga on mine. There is really no need to use anything larger than that. Unless you just want the awesome look of overkill. I would also recommend the use of banana plugs, as the location and angle of the binding posts make it difficult to thread bare wires into.
1156771
Pico 1855PT 16-14 AWG(Blue) Flared Vinyl Insulated Electrical Wiring 0.250" Tab Female Quick Connect Receptacle Terminal 100 Per PackageThis is what you'll need. f2 terminals are a 1/4in wide (.250). I ended up soldering the wire onto the terminal end cause even after crimping the wire from the jeep would pull out of the terminal. The terminal fits very snug on the battery so after a few loose wires I ended up soldering and re shirink wraping the ends.